Archive for the ‘Appetizers’ Category

Spinach Cheese Mushrooms

This is a wonderful and easy appetizer. The only thing that I changed in the recipe was adding a sprinkle of Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.

RECIPE INGREDIENTS
1/2 pound torn fresh spinach
2 tablespoons water
3/4 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese
3 tablespoons butter or stick margarine, softened
1 egg
2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup water chestnuts, chopped
1/3 cup finely chopped pecans, divided
56 large fresh mushrooms (about 3 1/2 pounds)
Refrigerated butter-flavored spray

Spinach Cheese Mushrooms Recipe at Cooking.com
DIRECTIONS
In a saucepan, bring spinach and water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 3 minutes. Drain; squeeze dry and finely chop.

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Ambrosia Salad for the Holidays

My family laughs every time I mention Ambrosia Salad.  It seems every holiday party they go to it is there and for some absurd reason they think it is funny.  Go figure!

There is a reason why it is at every party you go to…it is good!  How often have you seen leftovers of Ambrosia Salad?  I bet not too often.  It is one of those food items that could be a side salad, then again it could be a dessert.  Take your pick!  Anyway I like it anytime of the year.

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Bruschetta…My Way

Everyone has a recipe for Bruschetta, or you should.  This is such an easy dish and there are so many varieties that I really believe you could make a different recipe everyday for a year and still have some leftover, recipes that is.

We didn’t feel like eating a big meal tonite, it was just my husband and I, so we usually eat lighter when the family is not around.   I hope you enjoy it as much as we did and if you have a special Bruschetta recipe I urge you to share it with us.

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Stuffed Mushroom Caps

This is a family favorite anytime of the year.   The recipe originally came from Rachel Ray’s cookbook

Ingredients:

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Bean Dip For Super Bowl Gameday!

I don’t know what you will be doing this coming Sunday, but I will not be in the kitchen!  I freely admit I am a football junky!  So today I am making food for tomorrows “tailgate” inside the house.   Too cold to go outside!

Here is what I will probably start out with:

Ingredients

* 1  16-oz. can refried beans
* 1/4  tsp. cayenne pepper
* 1  recipe Lime Guacamole, below
* 4  oz. cojita cheese, crumbled (1 cup) or 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
* 1  8-oz. carton dairy sour cream
* 1  cup halved cherry tomatoes
* 1  2.25-oz. can sliced pitted ripe olives
* 1/2  cup sliced green onions
* 1/3  cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
*   Green onion tops (optional)
*   Tortilla or Corn Chips
*   Lime Wedges

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Holiday Party Time

Or any time really.   The last minute gift shopping and wrapping is over in this house.  It is time to get down to some serious celebrating of the season!

Our cookies are done, stuffed cabbage done, kielbasa bought, Pierogis are made.  What else?  Not much…except maybe appetizers.  After all when my family gathers for the holidays we “graze” as my daughter likes to tell it.

Here are some grazing appetizers for you to try.

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Tried and True Easy Recipes

With the holidays upon us, most are looking for easy to fix appetizers for the last minute guest.   These do not have to be elaborate or hard to make.

Here is a simple recipe that I have used for years.  It is always a hit with family and friends.  I make the filling out before hand, keep it in the refrigerator up to week, then when the guests drop by, I just fill the mushroom and put in the microwave.
RECIPE INGREDIENTS
1 pound large stuffing mushrooms, cleaned and stems removed
4 ounces bulk Italian sausage
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 large clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese plus two tablespoons
2 green onions
DIRECTIONS
Chop mushroom stems. In microwaveable pie plate using a fork, combine mushroom stems, sausage, Italian seasoning, garlic, Parmesan cheese, ½ cup Mozzarella cheese and green onions. Cover with paper towel.

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Salsa and Cheese Dip

Summer Party Fun!

Ingredients

* 1/4  cup fresh Italian parsley leaves
* 2  tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves
* 1  tablespoon fresh oregano leaves
* 1  tablespoon pistachio nuts
* 1  green onion (white portion, only), cut up
* 1  8-ounce carton dairy sour cream
* 2  ounces queso fresco or farmer cheese, crumbled (1/2 cup)
* 3  tablespoons bottled green salsa
* Few  drops bottled hot pepper sauce

Directions

1. In a food processor or blender combine parsley, cilantro, oregano, the 1 tablespoon pistachio nuts, and the onion. Cover and process until finely chopped. Set aside.

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